Across the Hall
Do Outro Lado do Pavilhão
Synopsis
A documentary amplifying the voices of women marginalized by Brazil’s penal system. It follows Érica and Núbia, who met in prison and forged a deep bond that endures beyond the bars. Now on parole, they recount stories of abuse, overcrowding, and the erasure of their identities as women. Lacking legal support, they confront these hardships with courage and humor. The film exposes the invisibility and neglect faced by incarcerated women, challenging sensationalist portrayals and urging empathy. It seeks to humanize their experiences, sparking debate about the cruelty and inefficacy of the penal system, and reclaiming the dignity of lives society too easily forgets.
Release History & Theatrical Window
35 Cine Ceará
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emília Silveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Emília Silveira, Marcus Fernando, Diogo Vianna
- Original Title
- Do Outro Lado do Pavilhão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- 70 Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emília Silveira
Emília Silveira, Marcus Fernando, Diogo Vianna
Department Leadership Roster
Emília Silveira
Director
Emília Silveira
Writer
Marcus Fernando
Writer
Diogo Vianna
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Across the Hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Hall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across the Hall about?
A documentary amplifying the voices of women marginalized by Brazil’s penal system. It follows Érica and Núbia, who met in prison and forged a deep bond that endures beyond the bars. Now on parole, they recount stories of abuse, overcrowding, and the erasure of their identities as women. Lacking legal support, they confront these hardships with courage and humor. The film exposes the invisibility and neglect faced by incarcerated women, challenging sensationalist portrayals and urging empathy. It seeks to humanize their experiences, sparking debate about the cruelty and inefficacy of the penal system, and reclaiming the dignity of lives society too easily forgets.
Who directed Across the Hall?
Across the Hall was directed by Emília Silveira.
Who stars in Across the Hall?
The principal cast of Across the Hall includes Not specified.
When was Across the Hall released and how long is it?
Across the Hall was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.